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A real estate transaction in Ontario does not automatically fall apart if a buyer dies before closing. An Agreement of Purchase and Sale (“APS”) is a binding contract, and in most cases the buyer’s estate steps into the buyer’s position. This means the agreement generally remains valid and enforceable. The person responsible for administering the […]

When land is developed into a residential subdivision in Ontario, municipalities and builders often impose standard land use restrictions that are registered on title through a subdivision or development agreement. These restrictions are legally binding and “run with the land,” meaning they apply not just to the original purchaser, but to all future owners. They […]